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AY54 WXA

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,072 mi
Last recorded104,072 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 WXA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 104,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 102,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, sidewall damage, 9 years old, cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 9 years old, cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 9 years old, cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 102,636 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn securing nut loose, ball joint possibly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault intermittent (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, sidewall damage, 9 years old, cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 9 years old, cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 9 years old, cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 101,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 101,293 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 98,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 92,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 92,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 87,539 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 87,509 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 81,224 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 74,589 miles

n/s o/s wiper blades split on ends

Pass 24 Mar 2014 68,246 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 60,999 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 60,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 55,942 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 50,103 miles

All brake discs pitted.

Offside front and both rear tyres bald inside edges.

Pass 20 Mar 2010 41,454 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 36,277 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,986 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 35,822 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 29,870 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 22,612 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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AY54 WXA is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2004 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 82,072 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY54 WXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY54 WXA registered?

AY54 WXA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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